The next meeting of the Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham takes place on June 8th at St Mary’s Church
O holy house of Walsingham!
Here would we ever dwell
but Jesus calls us to the strife
and tumults of our daily life
Our Lady’s Shrine, “Farewell”
We sing those words at the end of a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham as we look to the image of Mary and Jesus huddled in the Holy House.
They are words of deep affection and desire. How we would love to stay, just a little while longer, just one day more. But, alas, all good things come to an end and we have to return to the norm, the everyday, the tumults, the strife, our daily life.
We’ve all had that feeling at times.
Meanwhile, when we arrive home, we look back at the benefits and blessings we received on pilgrimage, share memories, and maybe plan and look forward to the next pilgrimage.
Throughout the country (and indeed in many countries around the world) local ‘Cells’ of Our Lady of Walsingham offer pilgrims an opportunity to strengthen and renew the spiritual benefits of their pilgrimage.
The Cell is a focus of prayer for all, and can also serve to encourage others to push out on pilgrimage.
Here, in South Cardiff Ministry Area, the next meeting our Walsingham Cell takes place on Saturday June 8 at St Mary’s Church in Butetown.
Mass will be celebrated at 1130am, but you’re also invited to come along a little earlier for the Rosary which we pray from 11am. After Mass it’s time for coffee and then the Rite of Sprinkling with water from Walsingham’s holy well.
Whether you’re a Walsingham pilgrim or not, you’re welcome to join us for a few hours of prayer and fellowship, as we honour Mary, pray for the Shrine, and seek to live a holy life through prayer, scripture and sacrament.
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